Higher oil prices offset a slight decline in exports as Iraq struggles to maintain post-2003 record year.
The leaders of the new Genel Energy talk to reporters about prospects in KRG and beyond, life with Exxon, and sanctity of their deals.
Pipeline accident in Basra Cabinet approves two power plants Eni to train Basra farmers Missan decries border closure
A final signing could come as early as next week, after Iraq's Cabinet approved Shell's deal to capture billions of dollars' worth of associated gas that is currently flared in Basra.
Baghdad begins KRG contract audits Iraq hires Japanese power consultants Missan readies claim on Wasit territory Generator barge plugs into Basra port
First ExxonMobil's move into the KRG was a rumor, then the deals were confirmed without details, and now the six exploration blocks have been revealed.
Top central government officials said Exxon's deal with the KRG for six blocks violates the West Qurna 1 contract and jeopardizes the company's future in Iraq.
Exxon Mobil has signed six exploration deals with Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, testing Baghdad's blacklist rule.
Lax maintenance is responsible for the pipeline leak that threatened Basra's water supply and contributed to a temporary drop in oil exports.
More power deals cancelled Basra seeks UN backup in Kuwait dispute Missan begins electricity projects Security forces bolstered in Missan
